Introduction of Exotics in South-west Bengal - <I>Acacia mangium</I> in Coastal Area (Digha-midnapur)

Abstract

A very few species have been successfully established artificially in the coastal areas. Considering the fact that the foliage of Acacia mangium are modified petioles (phyllodes) and would be tough enough to withstand the gust of the sea wind laden with and salt particles : It was experimentally tried in the coastal area of Digha during 1985. It has growtn exceedingly well and expected to establish there. Other species are also being tried there. This species is also doing much belter in producing biomass in comparison with its well known and established cousin the Acacia auriculaeformis, in lateritic traet of South-west Bengal, also in the chronically drought prone and lateritic area of Purulia district, result of which would be sent for publication in due course.